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Shiv Sena Will Contest in West Bengal Election: Sanjay Raut
On Sunday, 17 January, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that the party will be contesting in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
No Change in Number of People Infected With New UK Strain of COVID-19 Since Saturday: MoHFW
On Sunday, 17 January, the ministry of health and family welfare said that there is no change in the total number of persons found positive with the new UK strain of COVID-19 since Saturday and that the number of infected persons remains at 116.
(Source: ANI)
CBI Arrests Senior Railway Engineering Service Officer, Two Others for Demanding Bribe
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a senior railway engineering service officer along with two others for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 1 crore, a CBI official told ANI.
Searches are underway at 20 locations in five states, the official added.
(Source: ANI)
Surat-Kolkata Flight Diverted to Bhopal As a Precaution: Indigo Airlines
IndiGo Surat-Kolkata flight was diverted on Sunday, 17 January, to Bhopal as a precaution after the pilot felt a momentary foul odour, Indigo airlines said.
“The aircraft is currently under inspection at Bhopal. The passengers have been accommodated on another aircraft,” the company added.
(Source: ANI)